Fast track shelving system

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a storage device comprising (a) a receiving member comprising one or more receiving member receptacles, the receiving member receptacle being defined by opposing end edges; and (b) an insertion member comprising (i) a body portion capable of supporting a cantilever load and (ii) a retention device portion capable of being stably inserted into the receiving member receptacle. The present invention further provides a free standing storage system. The present invention also provides a storage system mountable to a fixed surface.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a storage system and more particularlyto a storage system which is adjustable. The storage system comprisessupport structures supported a tone end which are capable of directlysupporting objects of various shapes and sizes and their resultingloads. More specifically, the provided storage system is capable ofsupporting a cantilever load or tension load. The present inventionprovides a storage system which can be used more safely in a pluralityof environments than the prior art.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Wall-based and free-standing storage units are well-known in the art.Such units are either individually secured to a wall or cooperate with adedicated rail, slot, or channel or are used with a peg board or slatwall arrangement. (See U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,318,486, 4,723,663; 4,982,922;4,867,623; 4,852,747; 5,224,609; 5,265,992; 5,322,256; 5,740,927;5,807,047 and; 5,839,589). Such arrangement may utilize horizontal barsor rails on which brackets or hooks are mounted in order to supportvarious items. Storage units have been described having hookspermanently attached to specified points on a bar. Other storage systemsdescribe sliding brackets captured on a rail. Additionally, otherstorage systems provide a changeable, slidable bracket utilizing anopen-ended fastener at the back of the bracket which is slipped over thetop of the rail. See, U.S. Pat. No. 3,260,489. Further systems employrackets with fasteners which are trapped on a rail (See, U.S. Pat. Nos.2,291,966 and 2,546,720). Further still, storage systems have beendescribed which provide wall systems which are readily adjustable todifferently shaped loads capable of supporting heavy loads. (See, U.S.Pat. No. 4,318,486). Such systems provide a mounting rail carryingbrackets with U-shaped fastener sections which grip the rail but whichcan be slipped off at one or more grooves in the rail. The wall basedsystems described herein above limit the type of devices that can bestored. The slidable variety of the systems limit the number of bracketsor limit the changing of brackets after the rail or equivalent has beenmounted. Importantly, in a mobile environment, brackets could slide inalignment with an open groove and become dislodged or cause storedmaterials to collide with one another. Other disclosures have providedstorage systems and fittings to be employed with a track member whereinthe fitting has a positive pivotal retainer means that may be easilyoperated for locking and unlocking the fitting relative to the track.Such systems provide a secure fitting of cargo for transportation.

Anchor fittings have also been described. Such fittings provide forremovably attaching objects to the floor or wall of a vehicle. Suchfittings may be operate in conjunction with a track attached to avehicle floor with the track having alternate notch and neck proportionswhich matingly engage the fittings. (See, U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,6888,504;4,230,432; 4,256,424; 4,708,549; and 5,265,992). Such devices limit useto either a beam supported at both ends, a strap, or an anchor ring typedevice or opening which cooperates with common cargo control device suchas a ratchet strap or load binder. Moreover, such devices do not providefor or solve the problem of a cantilever based storage system.

The present invention provide distinct advantages over the prior art andsolves numerous problems long-described and understood in the field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a storage devicecomprising (a) a receiving member comprising one or more receivingmember receptacles, the receiving member receptacle being defined byopposing end edges; and (b) an insertion member comprising (i) anelongated body portion capable of directly supporting a object and itsresulting load and (ii) a retention device portion capable of beingstably inserted into the receiving member receptacle.

More specifically, it is an object of this invention to provide a freestanding storage system. It is also an object of this invention toprovide a storage system mountable to a fixed surface. Additionally, itis an object of the present invention to provide a receiving member ofthe provided storage system. Also, it is a further object of the presentinvention to provide the insertion member of the provided storagesystem.

Finally, it is an object of this invention to provide a method forstorage of implements comprising using the provided storage system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1. Cargo Control Track. Cargo Control Track 140 is shown installedin various common vehicles such as on the floor of a flatbed rail car104, on the walls of a tractor trailer cargo trailer 106, and on thewalls of a railroad boxcar 108.

FIG. 2. Top Plan of the Trailer of FIG. 1. Top cutaway view inside thetractor trailer along reference line 2 of FIG. 1. This exemplifies atypical application of cargo control track 140 used to brace heavy cargo122 from moving using cargo control pockets 124 and cargo control beamssupported at both ends 126.

FIG. 3. Use of cargo control tracks 140 to support cargo control beams136 in cargo control track receiving member receptacles 142 to supportpalletized cargo 138 inside a trailer 134 pulled by a truck 132 in atypical tractor trailer combination 130.

FIG. 4. Cargo control track 140 mounted to a planar surface 146 throughthe use of screws 152 placed through mounting holes 144. As alternativesto screws, a variety of fastening methods is contemplated including butnot limited to bolts, welding, riveting, expansion anchors, andadhesives. The cargo control track may also be directly connected toanother singular or multiple support member(s) such as a steel hatsection 148 or wooden stud 150.

FIG. 5. Track sections including horizontal E-track 154, verticalE-track 156, horizontal A-track 158, vertical A-track 160, and seriesA-track 162. Such typical configurations are readily available and areused to provide one or more receiving member receptacles 142.

FIG. 6. Cross sectional view of a receiving member receptacle 142 incargo control track 140, a fastener 152 and a cutaway view of cargocontrol track 140 attached to a supporting surface 146.

FIG. 7. Typical retention device 164 comprising an upper resilientfinger 166 adjacent to an upper notch 168 enabling lifting retentiondevice 164 while inserting upper finger 166 high enough to allow lowerresilient finger 170 to clear the lower opposing end edge 172 of thereceiving member receptacle 142 and be lowered.

FIG. 8. Lower notch 174 engages the lower opposing end edge 172 of thereceiving member receptacle 142. To remove the retention device, theretention device 164 is lifted, tipped tilted or pivoted and loweredfrom the receiving member receptacle.

FIG. 9. Engagement of the retention device in a receiving memberreceptacle as in FIG. 8 adding a positive engagement latch 176 pulledback to enable lifting retention device 164 into the receiving memberreceptacle 142.

FIG. 10. The positive engagement latch 176 engaged in a position thatrestricts motion of the retention device thereby preventing its removalfrom the receiving member receptacle 142. To remove the fitting,positive engagement latch 176 is pulled back away from the receivingmember receptacle 142, thereby enabling sufficient motion of theretention device 164 thereby enabling removal from the receiving memberreceptacle 142.

FIG. 11. Detail showing a simple hook profile 178 formed in one piece ofstamped metal, including holes 180 through which a retaining rivet orother fastener may be inserted and an embossed area 182 for centering aspring. Simple hooks in a preferred embodiment consist of a stampedmetal form including a retention device 164.

FIG. 12. Stamped form of FIG. 11, bent to a shape whereby the outermeasurement snugly fits into the receiving member receptacle, the end ofwhich forms a retention device 164 (See, FIG. 7). A positive retentionlatching device 176 (See, FIG. 13) is capable of being inserted betweenthe parallel planar surfaces 190 and 192. Holes 194 and 196 when inalignment enable insertion of a rivet pin therethrough.

FIG. 13. A latch profile 176, including a finger actuated tab 198, ahole 200 which is slightly larger in diameter than a rivet 186, and aspring tab 188 which holds a spring 184, and at proper length acts as apivotal motion limit.

FIG. 14. Latch profile 176 inserted between parallel planar surfaces 190and 192 with spring 184 retained on spring tab 188 and held in placewith rivet 186. The height of surface 202 is disposed in proximity as tocause an interference in upper notch 168 (See, FIG. 7) by the action ofspring 184 thereby preventing removal of the retention device from thereceiving member receptacle 142 (See FIG. 10).

FIG. 15. Shelf bracket with profile terminating in a retention deviceand fitted with a positive retention latch 176.

FIGS. 16A-16B. Rake or Shovel Bracket. FIG. 16A. Pre-bent flat diecutstamped shape. Flange 210 provides improved stability. FIG. 16B. Flange210 is shown bent back toward the cargo control track 140, providesinterference with the receiving member cargo control track surfacethereby providing enhanced stability, limiting horizontal movement ofthe retention device. Four additional bends 204 allow widening of thearea between the parallel planar surfaces 190 and 192 in order to enableaccommodation of handles or add stability to objects for storage. Twoextended tabs 206 are provided of an extended height in order to betterretain stored implements. The length of the protruding arms 208 isvariable as is its contour and shape.

FIG. 17. Devices exemplifying use of series EIA spring loaded fittings212 together with a bent wire form 214 welded to the fitting.

FIG. 18. Rake or Shovel Hook exemplifying attached double hook shapewhich may be welded, bolted, crimped or inserted to a standard E-clipfastener. A spring loaded fitting 212, welded 220 to a long wire formhook 216, and a stabilizer tab 218 fitted to the fastener in order tocreate interference with the surface of the cargo control track therebyproviding enhanced stability, limiting horizontal movement of theretention device.

FIG. 19. Wire form hook shapes attached to spring loaded fittingsincluding examples of tension load devices incorporating an insertiondevice 212 attached to variable contour and shape protruding arms 220,240 and 226 designed to support loads from an overhead receiving membercargo control track member such as in a ceiling-mounted application.

FIG. 20. Cantilever support member such as a shelf bracket is formed bywelding a standard wood beam socket 228, to a rigid extended member 230body portion. An extended retention plate on the end 232 is provided inthis example.

FIG. 21. Various implements, including shovels 236, rakes 234, cords240, cans 238 stored respectively on brackets 246, 244, 248 and shelf242, wherein the brackets and shelf are arranged cooperating with track140.

FIG. 22. Example of a free-standing rack system shown constructed ofrigid box tube uprights 250 comprising receiving member receptacles 142cooperating with small beam sockets 252 and shelf support beams 256.This example includes optional caster wheels 254.

FIG. 23. Rigid box tube uprights 250 with receiving member receptacles142 cooperating with small beam sockets 252 and shelf support beams 256shown in this example with wall mounted cargo control track 140.

FIG. 24. Cargo Control Track 140 shown in this example mounted in anoverhead (ceiling) mounted application cooperating with hook profiles226 and attached to a spring-loaded fitting 212 and supporting a bicycle258 and skis 260.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a storage device comprising (a) areceiving member comprising one or more receiving member receptacles,the receiving member receptacle being defined by opposing end edges; and(b) a storage device insertion member comprising in combination (i) oneor more rigid elongated body capable of directly supporting an objectand its resulting load and (ii) a retention device portion capable ofbeing stably inserted into the receiving member receptacle.

The present invention provides a storage device comprising (a) areceiving member comprising one or more receiving member receptacles,the receiving member receptacle being defined by opposing end edges; and(b) an insertion member comprising (i) an elongated body portion capableof supporting an object which produces cantilever load and (ii) aretention device portion capable of being stably inserted into thereceiving member receptacle. An alternative embodiment of the presentinvention is the insertion member comprising an elongated body portioncapable of supporting an object which produces a tension load.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the retention device portioncomprises one or more notches which define one or more resilientfingers, the notch formed to snugly fit into the receiving memberreceptacle. According to an embodiment of this invention the retentiondevice portion comprises an upper notch and an opposing lower notch.According to an embodiment of this invention, the distance between theresilient fingers adjacent the upper notch and the resilient fingersadjacent the opposing lower notch is greater than the distance betweenthe opposing end edges defining the receiving member receptacle.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the retentiondevice portion comprises one or more resilient fingers positioned so asto contact and engage an opposing end edge of the receiving memberreceptacle. According to an embodiment of this invention, the retentiondevice portion further comprises one or more notches which define one ormore resilient fingers adjacent the notch and positioned so as tocontact and engage an opposing end edge of the receiving memberreceptacle. According to still another embodiment of this invention, theupper notch is larger than the lower notch.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, theretention device portion further comprises a latching device capable ofinterfering with one of the opposing end edges of the receiving memberreceptacle. According to an embodiment of this invention, the latchingdevice is movable with respect to the retention device portion. Thelatch may pivot, tilt, turn or slide. According to still anotherembodiment of this invention, the latching device comprises amechanically actuated lever. According to still another embodiment ofthis invention, the mechanically actuated lever is actuated bycompressing a resilient material. According to an embodiment of thisinvention, the resilient material is a spring. According to yet stillanother embodiment of the present invention, the latching device isdisposed within the notch. According to an embodiment of the invention,the latching device or a portion thereof pivots with respect to theretention device portion. According to still yet another embodiment, ofthe present invention, the latching device or a portion thereof slideswith respect to the retention device portion. Yet further, according toanother embodiment of the present invention, the latching device isdisposed between the resilient fingers and positioned so as to contactand engage an opposing end edge of the receiving member receptacle.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, aplurality of receiving member receptacles are linearly positioned alongthe receiving member. According to one embodiment of this invention,receiving member receptacle is rectangular in shape. In anotherembodiment the receiving member receptacle is square in shape. In yetanother embodiment the receiving member receptacle is oblong in shape.In still another embodiment, the receiving member receptacle is ovoid inshape. In still yet another embodiment the receiving member receptacleis about circular in shape. In a further still embodiment, the receivingmember receptacle is irregular in shape. It is contemplated that thereceiving member receptacle may be of a variety of shapes and sizes anddepths and widths and lengths. In a preferred embodiment, the receivingmember receptacle is rectangular.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, thereceiving member is formed of (metal or plastic). It is contemplatedthat the receiving member may be fashioned from a variety of materials.In a preferred embodiment, the receiving member is metal. In a morepreferred embodiment, the receiving member is formed from aluminum orsteel. It is further contemplated that the receiving member may be lightin weight while still retaining capacity to bear a significantcantilever weight load. According to a still further embodiment of thepresent invention, the receiving member is capable of being removablymounted on a fixed surface.

According to a yet still further embodiment of the present invention,body portion of the insertion member is elongated. According to oneembodiment of the present invention, the body portion of the insertionmember is selected from the group consisting of a hook, a ring a prongedimplement holder and a bracket. It is contemplated that the body portionof the insertion member is capable of bearing a significant cantileverweight load. It is further contemplated that the body portion of theinsertion member is capable of stably retaining a variety of implementsincluding but not limited to tools, lumber, beams, girders, wire andlines.

Further still, the present invention provides a free standing storagesystem. Yet further still, the present invention provides a storagesystem mounted to a fixed surface. According to an embodiment of thisinvention, the storage system is easily disassembled. According toanother embodiment of this invention, the storage system is adjustablein height, length, density and spacing. According to still anotherembodiment of the present invention, the orientation of the receivingmember is horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

Additionally, the present invention provides a box tube receiving memberof the provided storage system. Also, the present invention is attachedor attaches to the insertion member of the provided storage system.

Finally, the present invention provides a method for storage ofimplements comprising using the provided storage system.

The present invention may be practiced using common cargo control track.Such track is exemplified by but not limited to track known in the artas “E-track” or “A-track.” Such track is a basis of providing horizontaland vertical track sections, as well as individual brackets with one ormore receiving member receptacles. The track can be fastened to walls,ceilings, floors, or other fixed surfaces. Alternatively, the track maybe fixed to or as free-standing support structures in order to provide aseries of receiving member receptacles in which to engage insertionmembers as storage supports. Such a practice enables the user to holdvarious implements including, but not limited to shovels, rakes, pickaxes, hammers, electrical extension cords, bicycles, spare tires, skis,shelves, emergency equipment and hoses. It is contemplated that thetrack or receiving member is fastened to an interior of an emergencyvehicle. It is further contemplated that the track is fastened to theoutside of such a vehicle or other type of mobile structure. Thereceiving member or its components and accessory devices may becolor-coded. Such color coding facilitates rapid assembly of the system.Alternatively, emergency colors such as florescent yellow or orange orred provides indication of various emergency equipment. In anotheralternative example, color coding may indicate compatibility betweenvarious stored implements such as in an technical, medical,pharmaceutical, electrical or plumbing application. Moreover, in atechnical setting or a medical setting, such color coding providesindication of compatible equipment, reagents, therapeutics or aparticular sequence of use thereof

A retention device is provided with the various storage support deviceswhich allows them to be added or removed from the mounting trackindividually with or without tools, and without requiring the removal ofadjacent support devices, providing ease of use and accommodating anumber of combination of implements. Provision for a positive retentionin the form of a latching device is also provided. Positive retention ofinsertion member support devices eliminates accidental dislodgingthereby facilitating use in a wide variety of environments. Mobileenvironments, in particular are enabled by the positive retentionlatching device. Moreover, positive retention latches are not easilydislodged through motion and impact which is often associated with theremoval and replacement of stored items. This makes the storage systemof the present invention safer to use. The storage system of the presentinvention provides for the display of a number of different shaped andweighted items in a plurality of environments and settings.

As used herein, the term “cantilever” means a projecting beam, girder,post, pole, platform or other structure supported only at one end. Asused herein, the term “pivot” means the rotation, swinging or shiftingof a short rod, shaft or other member about a related part or member. Asused herein, the term “receptacle” refers to an opening, space, groove,slot or hole capable of accepting by insertion another member or part.As used herein, the term “implement” means a tool, device or otherutensil including, but not limited to a shovel, a rake, an axe, a sparetire, a cord, a wire, a hammer, a shelf, a hose and a jack.

Referring now to the figures: The Cargo Control Track referred to as the“receiving member” of the provided storage system is shown in FIG. 1.Cargo Control Track 140 is shown installed in various common vehiclessuch as on the floor of a flatbed rail car 104, on the walls of atractor-trailer cargo trailer 106, and on the walls of a railroad boxcar108. FIG. 2 shows the top plan of the trailer of FIG. 1. The top cutawayview inside the tractor-trailer is shown along reference line 2 of FIG.1. This exemplifies a typical application of cargo control track 140used to brace heavy cargo 122 from moving using cargo control pockets124 and cargo control beams supported at both ends 126. FIG. 3 depictsthe use of cargo control tracks 140 to support cargo control beams 136in cargo control track receiving member receptacles 142 to supportpalletized cargo 138 inside a trailer 134 pulled by a truck 132 in atypical tractor trailer combination 130. FIG. 4 presents cargo controltrack 140 mounted to a planar surface 146 through the use of screws 152placed through mounting holes 144. As alternatives to screws, a varietyof fastening methods is contemplated including but not limited to bolts,welding, riveting, expansion anchors, and adhesives. The cargo controltrack may also be directly connected to another singular or multiplesupport member(s) such as a steel hat section 148 or wooden stud 150. Inanother embodiment of this invention, the track may be formulated as afree-standing structure. An example of a free-standing structure is atable. The present invention contemplates a variety of free-standingstructures including, but not limited to a table, a bench, a bookcaseand a cabinet. Moreover, the present invention further con templates afree-standing structure comprising wheels. An example of such aformulation is a cart.

FIG. 5 depicts track sections including horizontal E-track 154, verticalE-track 156, horizontal A-track 158, vertical A-track 160, and seriesA-track 162. Such typical configurations are readily available and areused to provide one or more receiving member receptacles 142.

FIG. 6 exhibits a cross sectional view of a receiving member receptacle142 in cargo control track 140, the cargo control track, a fastener 152,a cutaway view of cargo control track 140 attached to a supportingsurface 146. FIG. 7 describes a typical retention device 164 comprisingan upper resilient finger 166 adjacent to an upper notch 168 enablinglifting retention end 164 while inserting upper finger 166 high enoughto allow lower resilient finger 170 to clear the lower opposing end edge172 of the receiving member receptacle 142 and be lowered. The lowernotch 174 of FIG. 8 engages the lower opposing end edge 172 of thereceiving member receptacle 142. To remove the retention device, theretention device 164 is lifted, tipped or tilted and lowered from thereceiving member receptacle. FIG. 9 describes engagement of theretention device in a receiving member receptacle as in FIG. 8 adding apositive engagement latch 176 pulled back to enable lifting retentiondevice 164 into the receiving member receptacle. FIG. 10 exemplifies thepositive engagement latch 176 engaged in a position that restrictsmotion of the retention device thereby preventing its removal from thereceiving member receptacle 142. To remove the fitting, positiveengagement latch 176 is pulled back, enabling sufficient motion of theretention device 164 thereby enabling removal from the receiving memberreceptacle 142. FIG. 11 details a simple hook profile 178 formed in onepiece of stamped metal, including holes 180 through which a retainingrivet may be inserted and an embossed area 182 for centering a spring.Simple hooks in a preferred embodiment consist of a stamped metal formincluding a retention device 164. FIG. 12 displays the stamped form ofFIG. 11, bent to a shape whereby the outer measurement snugly fits intothe retention hole of cargo control track. A positive retention latchingdevice is capable of being inserted between the parallel planar surfaces190 and 192. Holes 194 and 196 must be in alignment to enable insertionof a rivet pin therethrough.

FIG. 13 shows a latch profile 176, including a finger actuated tab 198,a hole 200 which is slightly large in diameter than a rivet 186, and aspring tab 188 which holds a spring, and at proper length acts as apivotal motion limit and an interference surface 202. The latch profile176 is shown in FIG. 14 as inserted between parallel planar surfaces 190and 192 with spring 184 retained on spring tab 188 and held in placewith rivet 186. The height of the interfere surface 202 is disposed inproximity as to cause an interference in upper notch 168 by the actionof spring 184 thereby preventing removal of the retention device fromthe cargo control receiving member receptacle 142 (See FIG. 10). A shelfbracket with profile terminating in a retention device and fitted with apositive retention latch 176 is shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 16 describes fouradditional bends 204 allow widening of the area between the parallelplanar surfaces 190 and 192 in order to enable a ccommodation of handlesor add stability to objects for storage. Two extended tabs 206 areprovided of an extended height in order to better retain storedimplements. The length of the protruding arms 208 is variable as is itscontour and shape. Flange 210 provides improved stability. Flange 210,shown bent back toward the cargo control track 140, providesinterference with the cargo control track surface thereby providingenhanced stability, limiting horizontal movement of the retentiondevice.

Devices exemplifying use of series E/A spring loaded fittings are shownin FIG. 17. An example of a commercially available E/A spring loadedfitting is Kinedyne Model FE8306-1 212. The spring loaded fitting ofFIG. 17 is shown together with a bent wire form 214 welded to thefitting. FIG. 18 shows a spring loaded fitting 212 welded 220 to a longwire form hook 216, and a stabilizer tab 218 fitted to the fastener inorder to create interference with the surface of the cargo control trackthereby providing enhanced stability, limiting horizontal movement ofthe retention device. FIG. 19 displays wire form hook shapes 220, 224,226 attached to spring loaded fittings. These are non-limiting examplesof supports capable of being inserted in an overhead receiving membercargo control track, such as in a ceiling-mounted application.

A cantilever support member is shown in FIG. 20. An example of acantilever support member includes but is not limited to a shelf bracketwhich is formed by welding a standard wood beam socket 228 to a rigidextended member 230. An example of a commercially available wood beamsocket is such as Kinedyne Part No. 1845. An extended retention plate onthe end 232 is also provided. FIG. 21 exemplifies storage of variousimplements, including shovels 236, rakes 234, cords 240, cans 238respectively on brackets 246, 244, 248 and shelf 242, wherein thebrackets and shelf are arranged cooperating with receiving member track140.

The present invention provides the advantage of combining the strengthand economy of scale of cargo control track with the novel applicationof a plurality of cantilever load support devices including but notlimited to hooks and brackets, tension load support devices and overheadmounted hooks and brackets which utilizing a retention device, cooperatewith the receiving member receptacles of the cargo control track and mayinclude a positive retention latching device. The track or receivingmember may be fastened by commonly known means, including but notlimited to screws, bolts, welding, rivets, expansion anchor type, mollytype or other suitable fastening methods.

According to the present invention, a storage system includes bothhorizontally and vertically oriented receiving member cargo controltracks which may be affixed to either a free-standing support structureor the internal support structure of a building, vehicle or othersupporting structure such as a fence or a wall.

Throughout this application, various publications and patents arereferenced. The disclosures of these publications in their entiretiesare hereby incorporated by reference into this application in order tomore fully describe the state of the art.

This invention may be embodied in other forms or carried out in otherways without departing from the spirit or essential characteristicsthereof The present disclosure is therefore to be considered as in allrespects illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the inventionbeing indicated by the appended Claims, and all changes which comewithin the meaning and range of equivalency are intended to be embracedtherein.

I claim:
 1. A storage device support member, comprising: a. at least onerigid elongated body portion comprising i. a shaped free end of theelongated body portion, capable of supporting a load, ii. a retentiondevice attachment end of the elongated body portion, b. a retentiondevice rigidly attached, to the attachment end of the elongated bodyportion, the retention device comprising i. a cargo control trackinsert, the insert having upper and lower notches which define at leastone adjacent resilient finger which extends beyond the opposing edges ofa receiving member receptacle ii. a positive engagement latch, movablymounted on the retention device, the positive engagement latch beingmovable between a notch blocking position and a release position, andiii. a positive engagement latch operating means, mounted on theretention device, capable of selectively enabling moving said positiveengagement latch between the notch blocking position and the releaseposition.
 2. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the elongated bodyportion is a two pronged hook shape capable of supporting a load.
 3. Thestorage device of claim 1, where the elongated body portion is in ahorizontal orientation, capable of supporting a cantilevered load. 4.The storage device of claim 1 where the elongated body portion is a onepronged singular hook shape.
 5. The storage device of claim 1 where theelongated body portion is a linear shape capable of supporting a shelfbracket.
 6. The storage device of claim 1 where the retention device isattached to an overhead cargo control track and the elongated bodyportion is in a vertical orientation, capable of exerting a tensionload.
 7. The storage device of claim 1 where the elongated body portionis in a shape capable of engaging and supporting a rim mounted tire. 8.The storage device of claim 1 where the elongated body portion is astationary rigid loop.
 9. The storage device of claim 1 where theelongated body portion is a ring.
 10. The storage device of claim 1where the elongated body portion is a straight rod.
 11. The storagedevice of claim 1, further comprising stabilizing tabs that extendperpendicularly to the control track insert, capable of limiting pivotalmovement relative to the cargo control track.
 12. A metal box tubemember comprising a rectangular receiving member receptacle, capable ofstably and reversibly attaching to the retention device of claim 1.